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New Jerseyi was leasing a building to operate my business out of in Alexandria LA, for approx. 3 years. after the first two which were within the original 2 year lease we signed the last year we opted to go month to month because sales were slow from that store and we could not seem to find good help in that area. I recieved a call from Troy Beauford the owner of that building and the owner of The Yankee Clipper landscaping which was a highly rated lawn service in that area. oy asked if I would like to buy the building and I declined . He then asked if he could show building to prospect buyers and I stated only if he accompanied them when in the building due to all the inventory and equipment we had at that location. he agreed . about 3 weeks went by and I recieved anj e mail from a giuy named ricky ferris and he stated he was the new owner of the building and would like us to send the rent checks to him instead of troy. I called Troy and he confirmed, but i was ready to pull out of Alexeandria La all togeather and focus my business where revenue was coming in. I informed Mr. Ferris and he was upset but nothing he could say . we gave a 30 day notice and when time came to retreive our stock I had hired a crew and moving truck and sent them on a 3 hr trip to Alexandria. When they arrived at shop locks were changed and M r. Ferris was not their like he promised to let s retrieve our belongings. Mr Ferris was reached by phone by Corporal Flynn of Bienville sherriffs office whch I had called for assistance when the moving crew informed me what was happening. Mr Ferris told the Corporal he wanted 3k to release inventory and the corporal told him he cannot hold our belongings hostege and if he felt we owed him money that would have to be done in civil court and Mr Ferris reluctantly agreed and said for me to call him and we could arange another day to meet him to nlock building to retreive belongings which included new and sed equipment for industrial/commercial cleaning applications ,Chemicals,office furnature,signage,kitchen furnature for break room a overnigtht queen futon with wool matress, and 2 offices full of furnature along with our air compressor, fork lift, and all wi fi equipment and computers everythig we needede to run our business in excess of 50k. Well Mr FERRIS dodged my calls and e mails for about a year so I called previous owner that I had made the original deal on trhe lease and troy stated that he would be found liable because he led M r. Ferris to believe we were the perfect tennant (never late on rent,fully insured, and the amount I paid for rent would more than cover his mortgage. When that didnt happen Mr. Ferris retaliated by keeping our belongings. Now I think they are both at fault but Mr. Ferris is the bully in this trying to get something for nothing and now he states all our belongings are not there because he leased it out to another company and he said I would have to get with them but they said they have no idea where my stock is. Now Mr Ferris playing molew again and cannot be reached. Troy Beaford started this mess and Mr. Ferris endxed it by stealing over 50 k in stock and belongings. What do I need to do to recoupe my losses., please respond to absolutepressure357@gmail.com Thank You Anthony Skupien
LouisianaGood evening! I am assisting a friend who owns a roofing company with a rather complicated situation and am hoping you can help assist me in moving forward in the right direction. Here is our situation.... Back in August of 2020 he accepted a roofing job where he had to completely tear off the whole roof and replace it along with other little side jobs he allowed the customer to add to the contract between the two of them that brought the total cost to $18,674.45. This amount does not include late fees, nor accumulated costs for the filing of a mechanics lien (which he was to late in filing so he paid the money, but per MN law, he did not meet the deadline in sending this to the homeowner). I am in need of assistance in moving forward to our next step so his company can receive payment, can you help? I look forward to hearing from you - Tanya~
MinnesotaHello, My renovation contractor (in Austin, TX) who did some work on my properties to fix storm-related damage is taking his own sweet time to invoice me even after the work is done and the property has been returned to full use. While I find this puzzling that he doesn't want to be paid (seemingly), I am worried that my insurance company will not reimburse me for the work if the claim is submitted too late. Is there a deadline in Texas by which a contractor is obligated to invoice the client/customer?
Texashi，generally speaking， if the date specified in the contract canbe more than 30 days？
CaliforniaI'm a student at ASU in a construction contract class working on a project.
ArizonaSo my question is I was contracted to do stucco for a company I was a subcontractor they asked if I could do some drywall it's not my expertise but I do know how to do drywall I had did some drywall the previous two weeks and a couple other different jobs when it came time to get paid we only everyone only got half checks that we were told we would get the rest of our check as of that Monday I mean Tuesday because it was Presidents Day then I get told my services are no longer needed and I don't even get the rest of my check which was roughly $1,100 that he still owed me I'm a single mother this is hurt me in detrimentally I don't have the money to file even a lawsuit if I wanted cuz you didn't pay me I have pictures to prove my before and after work I have clock ins through the the places that we had to clock in at 4 my hours how do I go about getting the money
ArizonaWe had a roof put on our house about 1 year ago. We just got a bill from a subcontractor saying they were not paid and will put a lien on our house. Contractor says they were paid and "not to worry" because they have to file a complaint within 20 days and did not. From what I can tell, they have 4 YEARS to file a lawsuit. It's hard to tell who's lying (or mistaken at the least but something smells fishy). Do I have a right to the contractors receipt of payment to the subcontractor?
CaliforniaHello, We are a 2nd tier sub on a project we have been complete on for 7 months on one building, 5 months on the other. Both projects are privately owned. Both have separate notice to owners filed. Both are part of a multi-building park complex in FL. We did not sign a contract with the first tier sub. We are trying to get our retainage. The 1st tier sub continues to say they haven't been paid retainage and we must wait for that. The 1st tier sub has not even requested their final as of today 2/23/22. Both buildings are substantially completed, though I don't think the grounds of the park are substantially complete. I need to know if the FL payment laws apply?
FloridaIf there is contract for over $500,000 that exists between the owner and the GC, can the owner
opt not to hold retention so owner would not have to open an escrow account for retention? If so, can the GC hold retention on his subcontractors?
If the GC can hold retention on his subcontractors, does that mean the GC is required to open a single escrow account as an "umbrella" for all of the subcontractors together? Or would the GC have to open a separate escrow account for each individual subcontractor?
If the owner does not hold retention on the contract over $500,000, should the GC then not hold retention since, technically, the GC would be paid all monies owed to the GC since the owner did not hold retention on the GC?
These laws regarding retention and escrow accounts are really confusing to me.
Thank you in advance for your help.
TennesseeThis is a part of a contract that I, after 17 years in the business have run across, and would like to get an opinion on the legalities. I live in the Pittsburgh area.
C. The Company will deduct $100 from each paycheck until a retainer is met in the amount of $1500.00 to be held by the company. The retainer will be returned in full to the Independent Contractor after one full year following the last installation performed by the Independent contractor unless any chargebacks are incurred within this time period, of which the amount owed will be deducted from the full retainer amount.
PennsylvaniaI am a subcontractor to the prime contractor and we are the first subcontractor on the job by doing demolition and or grading. We have finished our part of the project. However if the project is taking three years to complete. Can I request that the retention be paid 60 days after our work is completed? Or do I have to wait until the project has a certificate of occupancy?
Thank you,
CaliforniaI did a job in New Jersey Newark to be exact and I was called in on an emergency flood situation at a apartment building I was a sub contractor for a hasidic Jewish contractor I did the job it cost me money and I haven't been paid and I've been goi g back and fourth with the guy for 3 years the bill is for 100k plus he's told me it's in appeal and alot of excuses I have everything from emails to pictures to texts and I've been on top of him what do I do to get paid I'm sure Intrest would be added
New JerseyI hired a cabinet guy to build and install cabinets. After countless times on the project the cabinet guys work has failed and failed. After speaking with my customer after the 6th time of them on the the project we allowed them todo there job. In return after they left there work was hiding bad cuts and covering scratches with silicone and stain. Half the drawers done shut, cabinet boxes don’t even fit standard cooking supplies ext...As of now my customer does not want them back at all. They want to pay us to finish the whole project. I’m holding out half of there payment. What is the right way to terminate and finish?
IdahoI'm still confused about the Alabama Prompt Payment Act as it pertains to municipalities and counties. The Act appears to stipulate on public work projects the requirements if the State of Alabama is a party to the contract. So how are public work projects for municipalities addressed by the Act?
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